Kruse House Museum - West Chicago, IL
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Kruse House Museum - West Chicago, IL
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Kruse House Museum - West Chicago, IL
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Kruse House Museum - West Chicago, IL
West Chicago Historical Society
Kruse House Museum
The West Chicago Historical Society oversees the care of the Kruse House Museum. The Kruse House is a 1917 4-square home depicting the Fred Kruse family life style. The house is furnished with period furnishings and collections including china, quilts, jewelry, toys, cut glass, and Chicago and Northwestern railroad history. A period garden is being restored in the back yard by the West Chicago Garden Club.
Each year the Kruse House has a special exhibit along with the ongoing household and railroad memorabilia. Recent exhibits include: dolls, clocks, toys, musical instruments, wedding attire, dining customs, planes trains and automobiles, and quilts. The Kruse House also participates in the Passport program for kids.
This year's display is "Thingamabobs and Whatchamacallits" . We will have many hard to identify items and visitors can try to guess what they are. There will be prizes of $50.00, $35.00 and $25.00 plus a 2007 family membership to the Historical Society for the top three people with the most correct answers. A drawing will be held in case of ties. The contest ends August 31. The items will be identified at the Kruse House in September for those who would like to see what they are.
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Address:
Kruse House Museum
527 Main Street
West Chicago, IL 60185
(Approximately 1 block west of Rte. 59, on north side of street)
Hours: Saturdays 11:00am through 3:00pm - May through September. Closed the Saturday before Independence Day and Memorial Day.
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